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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FOI_old-spring-house-pool-of-bethesda_Bethesda-MD.html
Originally, the grounds of the National Naval Medical Center was a rural farm with a small pond fed by a natural spring. The picture to the right is the original spring house located on the property. the pool and the tiny stream reminded the Presi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E5P_old-georgetown-road_Bethesda-MD.html
Part of Old Georgetown Road Was once an Indian trail going from what is now Wisconsin Avenue to the Potomac River. In 1806, The Maryland Assembly created the Washington Turnpike Company to improve the Georgetown-Frederick Road.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E43_at-this-location_Bethesda-MD.html
The 192 year old, 84 foot tall white oak that grew here was felled on February 14, 1998 to make way for the Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center. The U.S. Navy used the 14 ton, 35 foot trunk segment for repairs to the USS Constitution, the hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E34_tennallytown-and-rockville-railroad_Bethesda-MD.html
In 1890, the Tennallytown and Rockville Railroad ran along Old Georgetown Road to Bethesda Park, a favorite amusement spot in the area. The park entrance was located on the corner of what is now Old Georgetown Road and Sonoma Road.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DZK_this-complex-of-buildings-and-gardens_Bethesda-MD.html
This complex of buildings and gardens stands on part of the land associated with Descendants of Ninian Beall, who came to Maryland in 1650. His son George reputedly gave his name to Georgetown which in 1752 was carved out of property he owned.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DXU_the-mary-woodard-lasker-center-for-health-research-and-education_Bethesda-MD.html
Mary Woodward Lasker (1900-1994), with her husband Albert, founded the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation in 1942 to deepen the national commitment to medical science, and to raise awareness of extraordinary basic and clinical research discoveries …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DV4_locust-grove_Bethesda-MD.html
Locust Grove, the home of Lucy Beall, Daughter of George, and of Her Husband Samuel Wade Magruder, a local leader in the Revolutionary War, was built around 1770. Located near Montgomery Mall Shopping Plaza (at the intersection of Westlake Terrace…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CFT_all-are-welcome-to-the-strong-healing-plaza-strong_Bethesda-MD.html
All are Welcome to the Healing PlazaThis plaza is a tribute to the history and legacy of two great military medical institutions and their contributions to military medicine. Through this garden's peaceful landscape, sculpture, and memorials, visi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CET_national-naval-medical-center_Bethesda-MD.html
Panel at main entrance:
National Naval Medical Center Tower and Viewhas been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior[1978]
Cornerstone inscription at main entrance, north side:
U…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B1T_walter-reed-monument_Bethesda-MD.html
Text inscribed on north face of monument:Walter Reed
1851 - 1902BacteriologistResearch Scientist
In honor of his great work in the fightfor theeradication of yellow fever
Text inscribed on south face of monument:In recognition ofthe high …